Georgia C. Wilborn
Sep 4, 2014
Georgia C. Wilborn, 80, passed away September 4, 2014. Born in Overton County, Tennessee to the late George and Ona (Harvey) Wilborn, and was an Akron resident for 60 years. Georgia is survived by her children; Paula (Marlin) Brown, John Pleskach, and Kathy (Mark) Chrislip; grandson, Michael (Emily) Brown; and great-grandchildren, Brody, Ashton, Lane and Luke George. The funeral service...
Willie "Billie" P. (Parker) Floyd
Sep 1, 2014
Willie P. “Billie” Floyd, 94, passed away September 1, 2014. She was born in Cullman, Alabama to the late Seburn and Bess (Burns) Parker and was an Akron resident for most of her life where she was a Garfield High graduate. Billie worked at Firestone as a Rosie the Riveter and at Polsky’s, and was a long-time piano instructor. She...
Jacqueline J. (Schaad) Tirey
Aug 24, 2014
Jacqueline J. Tirey, 54, passed away August 24, 2014. Born in Akron to the late Elmer and Rosemarie (Welsh) Schaad, she lived in CA for 20 years before returning to her hometown. Jackie graduated from St. Vincent – St. Mary High School and then attended Brown Mackie College, where she earned a Nursing Certificate. She was preceded in death by...
Dorothy M. (Lebarre) Hanes
Aug 22, 2014
Dorothy M. Hanes, 70, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014. Born in Akron to the late Ralph and Grace (Schaffer) LeBarre, she was one of 14 children and resided in the Akron area all of her life. She is survived by her devoted husband, Tim; sister, Pat (Jerry) Watson and brother, Derrill (Loretta) LeBarre. Dorothy was also “Aunt Dot” to...
Lee E. Graber Ii
Aug 10, 2014
Lee E. Graber II, 27, began his new journey August 10, 2014. He was born in Canton to Lee and Joyce (Cook) and was an Akron resident most of his life where he was currently a student at the University of Akron. Lee was a loving son and a great friend and he will be dearly missed by all who...
Maudie Pearl (Duncan) Hamrick
Aug 5, 2014
Maudie Pearl (Duncan) Hamrick, 89, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at her Mogadore home. Maudie was born September 1, 1924 in Greenville, TN to Robert Otto and Mary (Rader) Duncan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gene; sisters, Bertie (Gammons) and Gertie; and brothers, Frank, Ray, Bob, Charlie, Paris, J.W. (June),...
Ruth Jane (Miller) Lustic
Jul 29, 2014
Ruth Jane (Miller) Lustic, 88, passed away July 29, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Lester and Mary (Turner) Miller on September 9, 1925 and worked for Goodyear. Ruth’s life was dedicated to her family and she was always there for everyone. Ruth is survived by her children, Donald, John (Carolyn) Juhas, Rose (Fred) Herkner and Karen...
Robert R. Brooks
Jul 28, 2014
Robert R. Brooks (66) Bob is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tammi, and was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is also survived by children, Robin, Greg, and Charles; stepchildren, Amanda, Andrea, Angel and Adam; grandchildren, Jacob, Matthew, Mark, Marissa, Jadea, Whisper and Natalie; sisters, Sharon, Shirley, Beverly, Marsha, Cheryl; and brothers,...
Eleonore G. (Angebrandt) Mclaughlin
Jul 27, 2014
Eleonore G. McLaughlin, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2014 with her daughter by her side. Born in Mansfield to John and Christine Angebrandt, she resided in the Akron area most of her adult life where she worked for Firestone during WWII and retired from the M. O'Neil Co. Eleonore served as Treasurer for the Women's Federation and graduated...
Mildred "Millie" (Phillips) Durbin
Jul 25, 2014
Mildred I. “Millie” Durbin, 71, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2014. She was born in Jackson,WV and lived most of her life in the Barberton area. She retired from K-Mart after 35 years service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved humming birds, her family & friends, growing her garden & flower...
Martha D. (Peveler) Bukowski
Jul 19, 2014
Martha D. Bukowski, 75, passed away July 19, 2014. She was born in Central City, KY to the late Ernest and Maggie (Moore) Peveler and lived most of her life in Akron where she was active with the Senior Sisters at Emmanuel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel; son, Brian;...
James R. West
Jul 17, 2014
James R. West, 69, passed away July 17, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late James and Louise (Miller) and was a lifelong resident. He was a Garfield High School graduate and retired from Goodyear with 36 years of service. James is survived by his children, James Jr. (Beth) and Kristi (Bill) Repetto and grandchildren, Ayden, Louden, Sienna...
Thomas Good
Jul 14, 2014
Thomas Good, 98, passed away July 14, 2014. He was born in Gourock, Scotland to the late William and Mary (Neithercut), was a Purple Heart recipient as a World War II Army veteran and retired from Goodyear. Thomas was a member of the Kent VFW Post 370 and the Adoniram-Joppa Lodge # 517, loved Nick Anthe’s and was an avid...
Helen M. (Swartz) Hamilton
Jul 7, 2014
Helen M. Hamilton, 95, passed away peacefully July 7, 2014 with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born in Akron on September 20, 1918 to the late George and Ella (Shaulis) Swartz, went to Findley Grade School and was a 1937 graduate of North High School. She leaves to mourn her memory her husband of 65 years,...
Doris M. (Mathias) Helsel
Jun 30, 2014
Doris Jean Mathias Helsel, 86, of Hudson, Ohio, died June 30, 2014. She was born on December 28, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Raleigh S. and Mildred (Epperson) Mathias. She graduated from East High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1950 from Akron University (The University of Akron) where she was a member of the...
Dorothy Jean (Deremer) Carr
Jun 30, 2014
Dorothy Jean Carr, 86, passed away June 30, 2014. She was born April 1, 1928 in Akron to the late John and Dorothy (Williams) Deremer, was a Garfield High School graduate and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; sister, Emma Kruger and brothers, Rich and Bob Deremer. She is survived...
Ronald A. Warren
Jun 16, 2014
Ronald A. Warren, 77, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2014. He was born in Cornwall, New York to the late Homer and Bertha (Knapp) and was a long-time Akron resident. Ron was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving our country during Vietnam and retiring with 20 years of service. He was an active...
Patty L. (Green) Andrews
Jun 16, 2014
Patty L. Andrews, 83, passed away June 16, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Darrell and Dorothy (Whitman) Green and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Goodyear and Roadway and was “the best mom ever”. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and son, Greg, she is survived by her children, Cindy (Mark), David (Susan)...
Roger Lee Gnagey
Jun 6, 2014
Roger Lee Gnagey, 63, passed away June 6, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Jess and Dorothy (Monohan) and lived in Arizona for 25 years, where he served as a supervisor at a major bakery. Roger was an avid fisherman and motorcycle rider, and his family was his life. He is survived by his wife of 32...
William "Red" Ostrowske
Jun 3, 2014
William “Red” Ostrowske. Sunrise September 24, 1925 – Sunset June 3, 2014. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and a proud Teamsters Union leader. “Red” graduated from East High School in 1944. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Alberta (Ford) in 2005, his brother Robert and his infant grandson, Brian Kasunic. He is survived by...
